named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Change and Indigenous Science Seminar
International seminar series that brings together Indigenous leaders, scientists, and policymakers to integrate traditional knowledge into climate action, promote rights-based approaches, and strengthen cross-community solidarity.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Art For Children programUses art-based activities to empower children and support their holistic development through creative expression and engagement.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Art exhibitions and cultural advocacy through photographyOrganizes and supports international exhibitions of photographic artwork highlighting socio-political conditions, including Cuban photography in London, New York, Prague, and Venice, to raise public awareness and promote global dialogue. Provided logistical and organizational support for debut international exhibitions and facilitated livestreamed access to expand reach.
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Youth Photography Education 1 activity
- Free professional photography and identity servicesOperates pop-up photo studios in vulnerable neighborhoods to provide free family portraits and personalized identity cards with portraits to enhance self-esteem among girls and youth. Also conducts photo sessions as part of program participation, including for Mapuche girls in Chile.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Mapuche Covid-19 Relief and mutual aid initiativeProvided emergency relief in Mapuche ancestral territory during the pandemic by distributing reusable cloth masks, hand sanitizer, hygiene kits, sanitary products, traditional medicine, and protective supplies to street vendors, incarcerated individuals, LGBTQI2-S communities, Afro-descendants, and political prisoners. Hired and paid eight Mapuche women to produce masks, supporting local income generation, and ensured delivery verification via video confirmation.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Pink Balls for Girls sports programEmpowers Indigenous and vulnerable girls through soccer by providing pink soccer balls, uniforms, training programs, meals, transportation, and certificates of completion. The program has been implemented in New York City and Chile, reaching nearly 100 Mapuche girls ages 4 to 18 in rural schools, with closing ceremonies that include medals, trophies, and documentary screenings on women's soccer history.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- United Nations advocacy for Indigenous women and girls' rightsEngages in multiple United Nations forums—including ECOSOC, EMRIP, UNPFII, and the Human Rights Council—to advocate for the rights of Indigenous women and girls. Contributed to the adoption of CEDAW General Recommendation No. 39 (2022) and advocated for its implementation, resulting in formal recommendations for Chilean legislative action. Delivered 21 advocacy interventions between 2022 and 2025 across key UN bodies.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocacy for girls’ rights and child protection in BangladeshRaises awareness about systemic gender-based violence and barriers to education for girls in Bangladesh while advocating for child empowerment and protection by amplifying children’s voices and addressing child abuse.
- International Seminar on Climate Change and Indigenous ScienceOrganized a two-day international seminar in Chile connecting Native American Nations with Indigenous women and youth to share environmental solutions and traditional spirituality. The event included simultaneous English-Spanish interpretation, was livestreamed on YouTube, and attracted hundreds despite severe weather and infrastructure disruptions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$90K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$100K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$9K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Anson Richard Barber — Director / Secretary
- John Scott-Richardson — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- CEDAW Committee Partner — Engages directly with members of the CEDAW Committee to advocate for the rights of Indigenous women and girls.
- Chamber of Deputies of Chile Government — Formally recognized the organization’s work through a committee letter and legislative invitation following the seminar.
- Embassy of the United States of America in Santiago Partner — Supported the Pink Balls For Girls en Chile program with the purpose of creating social inclusion.
- Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) Government — Delivers statements and participates in dialogues at EMRIP sessions to provide expert input on Indigenous rights.
- Francisco Calí Tzay Government — UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples who delivered an opening video message for the seminar.
- Félix Contreras Government — SEREMI del Medio Ambiente (Regional Ministerial Secretary of the Environment) who contributed a video presentation supporting the inclusion of Indigenous Science in climate policy.
- Human Rights Council (HRC) Government — Participates in HRC sessions and intersessional meetings to advocate for Indigenous Peoples' rights and enhanced participation.
- Indigenous Kinship Collective Partner — Provided financial and organizational support for IFI’s Covid-19 relief initiatives in Chile.
- Jacob Riis Cornerstone Community Center Partner — Hosted the launch event for the Pink Balls for Girls program in 2017.
- Lidia Arriagada-Garcia Partner — Collaborating artist whose photography exhibitions are supported to promote awareness of Cuba's socio-political conditions.
- Lidia Pilar Arriagada Garcia Government — Founder & President of IMAGES FOR INCLUSION INC, responsible for receiving and addressing harassment complaints.
- OHCHR South America Regional Office Government — Attended regional dialogue on Indigenous Peoples and Access to Justice in Santiago, Chile
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Partner — Collaborates with OHCHR experts in advocacy efforts at United Nations forums.
- Oro Negro Partner — Chilean Afro-descendant NGO that received and distributed masks from IFI in Arica y Parinacota region.
- U.S. Embassy in Santiago Partner — Supported the International Seminar on Climate Change and Indigenous Science held at Universidad de La Frontera.
- UN ECOSOC Government — NGO in Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC
- UN Human Rights Council Government — Engaged with the Expert Mechanism on Indigenous Peoples' Rights at the UNHRC in Geneva
- UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Government — Participated in international advocacy at the UNPFII in New York
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — Granted consultative status to Images for Inclusion Inc in 2022, enabling participation in UN human rights mechanisms.
- United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Government — Participates in UNPFII sessions to deliver interventions and influence recommendations on Indigenous Peoples' rights.
- Universidad de La Frontera Partner — Formed an alliance with Images For Inclusion to expand the reach of the Pink Balls For Girls program in the La Araucanía Region.
- Universidad de La Frontera Partner — Hosted the first International Seminar on Climate Change and Indigenous Science in Temuco, Chile.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Human Rights-Based Advocacy with International Leveragemethodology: international-policy-advocacyBy aligning advocacy with international legal frameworks and UN mechanisms, we advance Indigenous and gender rights, because grounding local struggles in global human rights standards increases legitimacy, enables policy influence, and amplifies marginalized voices on transnational stages.
- Identity-Affirming and Indigenous-Led Engagementmethodology: indigenous-led-solutionsBy centering Indigenous identity, leadership, and knowledge systems in programming and advocacy, we strengthen personal agency and community resilience, because recognition of cultural identity and self-determination is foundational to equitable development and lasting social change.
- Sports and Art as Tools for Holistic Developmentmethodology: sport-for-developmentBy engaging girls and children in sports and collaborative art, we build self-esteem, leadership, and social belonging, because structured creative and physical activities provide safe spaces for emotional growth, skill development, and affirmation of identity—especially for marginalized youth.
- Visual Advocacy for Social Inclusionmethodology: visual advocacyBy using photography and visual art to expose socio-economic and cultural disadvantages, we promote social inclusion and drive advocacy, because powerful imagery fosters empathy, challenges stereotypes, and catalyzes public engagement with marginalized communities.